Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Summary

A great strength of Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is its ability to share expertise and ideas from many disciplines in order to provide a flexible approach, which is so important in the dynamic, rapidly developing discipline of Environmental Science. Although the work is often organised within themes and research groups there is much collaborative activity transcending these boundaries.

Level

RQF Level 8

Entry requirements

An upper 2nd Class Honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject, or lower 1st degree supplemented by a Master’s qualification, and a viable research topic. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Summary

A great strength of Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is its ability to share expertise and ideas from many disciplines in order to provide a flexible approach, which is so important in the dynamic, rapidly developing discipline of Environmental Science. Although the work is often organised within themes and research groups there is much collaborative activity transcending these boundaries.

Level

RQF Level 8

Entry requirements

An upper 2nd Class Honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject, or lower 1st degree supplemented by a Master’s qualification, and a viable research topic. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Location

Main SiteAdmissionsBailriggLancasterLA1 4YW

MSc (Res)

Summary

This programme is suitable for those wishing to carry out a short, in depth research project, and not attend taught programmes. The programme consists of induction courses, an 8-month research project and a period to write it up. The degree is carefully tailored to the student’s interests, and can be particularly suitable for people undertaking research in a work based context wishing to gain an academic qualification.

Level

RQF Level 7

Entry requirements

Upper 2nd Class Honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. Industry based experience will be considered, with demonstration of appropriate skills. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Location

Main SiteAdmissionsBailriggLancasterLA1 4YW

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